Things to ask before giving your child’s medicine
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On February 08, 2007
Categories: Child Care, Children's Health, Health Tips, Parenting
On February 08, 2007
Categories: Child Care, Children's Health, Health Tips, Parenting
The Food and Drug Administration recommends that parents should ask their doctors or pharmacists before giving medications to their children, the following questions:
- What is the name of the drug, and what is it prescribed for?
- Are there any other drugs that may interact in a harmful way with this drug?
- How often does my child need to take this medication, what is the correct dose, and for how long should I give it?
- How quickly will this medication begin to work?
- What happens if my child accidentally misses a dose?
- Are there any side effects to this drug that I should watch for?
Be sure that you refer to you child’s pediatrician when side effects arises as immediately as possible to avoid complications. It is recommended that you consult a doctor before giving anything to your child.
